55th Annual Labor Day Art Show

The 2026 Labor Day Art Show—the 55th anniversary of this event—will take place in the historic Spanish Ballroom at Glen Echo Park this year as it has for over half a century! The show will be held daily from September 5 – 7, 2026 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm, with an opening reception on Friday, September 4 at 7:00pm.This unique exhibition and sale presents the work of more than 400 artists from the greater Washington, DC area and features a wide range of media, including sculpture, paintings, works on paper, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, photography, and furniture. The show is a Glen Echo Park tradition where students, teachers, and art enthusiasts come together each year to celebrate the Park and its many distinctive arts programs.Labor Day Weekend at Glen Echo Park also includes Global Rhythms, a FREE festival in the Park on Saturday, September 5! This event features performances by artists sharing music, dance, and storytelling traditions from a variety of cultures.Learn More: https://glenechopark.org/ldas